Peperomia asperula

From the dark Peruvian jungle, this plant evolved ‘windows’ on the leaf margins allowing it to photosynthesize from within the leaf! Upright and shrubby.
height 4–12
width 2–6in
tolerates Pots
water
needs		 Moderate
water
info		 This is a succulent, but one from a tropical area where it doesn’t experience extended drought. It will tolerate going totally dry, but if you see the leaves shriveling it has been dry too long. It prefers to be watered just before completely drying out.
hardy
to		 30F
exposure Part Sun – Part Shade
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix
fertilizing All Purpose
origin Peru
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 23–H2

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP